John Lahti Rejoins Artemis as Managing Director

John Lahti Rejoins Artemis as Managing Director and Head of Industrials

Headshot photograph of recent hire and managing director John Lahti.
John Lahti, Managing Director at Artemis
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John brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and success to Artemis and reinforces our reputation as a trusted middle market advisory firm.

- Darrell Butler, Founder and Managing Director Graphic of closing quote marks.

Chicago, IL, September 5, 2023 – Artemis Transaction Advisors is pleased to announce the return of John Lahti to the firm as Managing Director and Head of Industrials. John previously worked for Artemis from 2009 to 2018 and brings nearly a quarter century of investment banking experience to the firm.

John’s practice is focused on providing sound, independent advice to private business owners, families, and private equity firms. He has closed dozens of M&A and private market financing transactions globally.

I’m ecstatic to be back with my former colleagues under the new Artemis banner. This is an elite group of professional dealmakers with an unwavering focus on premier client service.

As Head of Industrials, John will serve business owners in an array of subsectors, including Industrial Technology, Capital Equipment Manufacturing, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Services, Automotive, Plastics & Packaging, and Material Handling & Automation.

"We are very pleased to have John back on the team," said Darrell Butler, Founder of Artemis. "He brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and success to Artemis and reinforces our reputation as a trusted middle market advisory firm.

John will be based in Artemis’ Chicago office and will serve clients throughout the country. Prior to joining Artemis, he was a Managing Director for Stout, where he initiated and led the firm’s Dallas investment banking practice. John began his career on Wall Street and earned an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, where he was a James B. Angell Scholar.

About Artemis Transaction Advisors:

Artemis Transaction Advisors, LLC is a leading middle market investment bank providing comprehensive merger and acquisition, sell-side, buy-side, and financial advisory services to owner-operator and professionally managed businesses. With a team of seasoned professionals and a proven track record of success, Artemis Transaction Advisors is committed to delivering Wall Street expertise to Main Street clients across various industries.

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John Lahti, Managing Director at Artemis
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John brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and success to Artemis and reinforces our reputation as a trusted middle market advisory firm.

- Darrell Butler, Founder and Managing Director Graphic of closing quote marks.
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